{"id":1105,"date":"2014-09-23T14:41:46","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T19:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blackworldcinema.net\/blog\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2025-06-03T00:32:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T05:32:28","slug":"1105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackworldcinema.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/23\/1105\/","title":{"rendered":"SEPARATE CINEMA: The First 100 Years of Black Poster Art – Available in October"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SEPARATE CINEMA<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe First 100 Years of Black Poster Art
\nRELEASED: OCTOBER 2014
\nPRE-ORDER NOW<\/a>
\n$75.00<\/p>\n

\u2018A brilliant overview of the last century of film poster art that … every student of African-American history and culture should experience.\u2019 – Henry Louis Gates, Jr.<\/p>\n

This magnificent volume is a celebration of the first 100 years of black film poster art. A visual feast, these images recount the diverse and historic journey of the black film industry from the earliest days of Hollywood to present day. Accompanied by insightful accompanying text, a foreword by black history authority and renowned academic Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and an afterword by acclaimed film director Spike Lee.<\/p>\n

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\nPart aesthetic, part nostalgic, the posters have meaning to young and old alike, and possess the power to transcend ethnicity. From early independents to 12 Years a Slave<\/em>, these posters represent a journey: they remind people of the pioneers of the past, those courageous and daring African-American filmmakers, entertainers and artists whose dreams and struggles paved the way for future generations.<\/p>\n

For more information and to order go here<\/a>